Barriers to Office-Based Mental Health Care and Interest in E-Communication With Providers: A Survey Study.
Minnie RaiSimone N VigodJennifer M HenselPublished in: JMIR mental health (2016)
A high burden of barriers to attending office-based care paired with a high interest in e-communication supports the integration of e-communication within our outpatient services. There may be early adopters to target: those with identified barriers to office-based care and who are active on social media. There is also a need for caution and preservation of existing services for those who choose not to, or cannot, access e-services.